Beet for the past several centuries is one of the most popular vegetables in Russian cuisine. It serves as the main ingredient for the preparation of borscht, numerous salads, appetizers and main dishes.
However, few people think that in addition to taste, beets have healing properties and have been successfully used in traditional medicine for several centuries in a row.
Further we will tell, than this vegetable is useful. Who should refrain from its use. As well as popular recipes to combat various diseases.
Features of the composition of the red root
The root crop contains a huge amount of nutrients, minerals and vitamins (more chemical composition, caloric content and nutritional value of beets, we told in this article). Because of this, it can be used as a general tonic and purposefully used to treat any ailment. In folk medicine, beets are used in the following cases:
- treatment and prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- as a substance that lowers blood pressure;
- anti-inflammatory and disinfecting agent;
- treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver;
- cleansing the gallbladder ducts;
- restoration of body defenses and increased efficiency;
- beneficial effects on the organs of vision;
- fortifying agent.
Beetroot is a unique vegetable, so contains beta carotene. This substance is especially valuable for the man's body, because restores his sexual function and improves potency.
According to medical statistics, more than 30% of the stronger sex at the age of 45 and older have problems with the prostate gland. And if such diseases do not begin to heal in a timely manner, then the consequences can be quite dire. Therefore, many doctors recommend including beet dishes in the men's diet. This vegetable is able to effectively deal with benign tumors and stop the growth of malignant tumors.
Useful properties for the male body
The benefits of beets for men of any age are indisputable: the root crop has a positive effect on the body, either raw or cooked, as well as decoctions or drinks (you can learn about the beneficial properties of this root crop and the chemical composition of raw and cooked beets) .
Despite the prevailing stereotype that heat treatment kills everything valuable in vegetables, boiled beets contain not much less nutrients than fresh (Details about which beet is more beneficial for the body - boiled or raw, read here). After cooking in the root, there remains a greater amount of vitamins and minerals that have a regenerating effect on a man after a hard day's work. And fiber, which is also rich in boiled vegetables, effectively removes slags and toxins from the body.
Raw beets are considered one of the most effective folk remedies for cleansing the blood and restoring liver cells. In addition, it improves digestion, normalizes blood pressure and restores the iodine content in the body. All these properties are especially valuable for "strong" sex, most of whose members have problems with excess weight and alcohol.
We should also mention beet juice. The drink obtained from fresh vegetables is very rich in zinc and other trace elements that have a positive effect on sexual function in men. Therefore, in case of problems with erection and to increase potency, beet juice is an ideal means. It is a completely natural product, increases "male" power and has a beneficial effect on the entire body.
What and in what cases can a root vegetable be harmful to health?
Despite all its many beneficial properties, beets are not recommended to use in some cases. This is mainly due to the existing chronic illnesses or diseases that are in the acute stage. Beets are contraindicated in men with the following pathologies:
- severe obesity and the presence of diabetes;
- chronic diarrhea caused by disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
- the presence of kidney stones;
- hypotension;
- allergy and intolerance to the components of the root.
With extreme caution, the vegetable should be consumed by men who have a predisposition to the formation of kidney stones.
Oxalic acid, contained in large quantities in beets, is capable of causing crystallization of fluid molecules in the body. They begin to accumulate in the kidneys, which leads to the formation of stones.
You also need to be careful of those people who suffer from peptic ulcer. Excessive consumption of raw vegetables can lead to an exacerbation of the disease.
How much raw and boiled vegetables can I eat per day?
The main rule in the use of any product for medicinal purposes is moderation. Beetroot is no exception. In addition, each person must first compare the benefits obtained and the possible negative effects of beets on the body.
According to unofficial data, for men, the recommended daily dose is 1-2 fresh root vegetables of medium size or 1 cup of fresh juice. The use of beets in cooked form is possible in several large quantities.
Before starting a course of treatment, it is necessary to make sure that the consumption of a vegetable does not lead to an aggravation any diseases in the body. If you cannot determine this yourself, it is advisable to consult with a professional doctor.
Folk recipes
In most cases, to improve the overall condition of the body, it is enough to include a root vegetable daily in your diet. However, to achieve the maximum positive effect when getting rid of a particular disease, it is advisable to use proven recipes.
- Cleaning the liver. Beet broth effectively removes toxins and has a "soft" effect on the body. To make it you need:
- Take 1 beet medium size and wash it thoroughly.
- Do not peel and place in a saucepan and cook over low heat until half cooked.
- Take out the vegetable, rub through the fine grater and put it back into the decoction.
- Boil another 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and strain the decoction through cheesecloth.
- For prostate adenoma, beet juice is an excellent remedy.
- To prepare it, you need to take a few young root vegetables, thoroughly wash and peel.
- Then you should use a juicer or grate the vegetable on a fine grater and squeeze through gauze.
- Before use, it is desirable to hold the juice for several hours in the refrigerator.
- It is recommended to consume 150 ml 3 times a day on an empty stomach before eating.
Beetroot juice is also used to improve potency. Its preparation practically does not differ from the previous recipe. However, in addition to beet juice, it is desirable to add 1 tbsp. spoon celery juice and parsnip. These ingredients are also natural "reducing agents" of male power, and together with beets they have the maximum positive effect on potency.Prepared drink is taken orally 100 ml 2-3 times a day. Moreover, its use is recommended for all men as a preventive measure, regardless of age and the presence of concomitant diseases.
- Beet juice for increased stamina. According to repeated studies, the constant use of the root has a positive effect on the final results of athletes.
The resulting product should be consumed inside 200 ml 4 times a day. After receiving it is advisable to take a horizontal position and put a warm heating pad in the liver area.
The maximum course of treatment is 10 days.
Beetroot juice is also used to improve potency. Its preparation practically does not differ from the previous recipe. However, in addition to beet juice, it is desirable to add 1 tbsp. spoon celery juice and parsnip. These ingredients are also natural "reducing agents" of male power, and together with beets they have the maximum positive effect on potency.To prepare the juice, professional physiologists and trainers recommend using exclusively young root vegetables with a bright red color. And you should use only the lower part of the vegetable.
Conclusion
Beetroot is a natural product that is perfectly suited for getting rid of men's problems. In addition to excellent taste, root crop is able to improve the general condition of the body, to clear the blood of toxins, to improve the work of the gastrointestinal tract and the liver, as well as to restore sexual function. However, in order to prevent the occurrence of complications, it is advisable to consult with your doctor right before treatment begins.
